Exploration and Empire Building in the 15th and 16th Centuries

Who led the Portuguese conquest of Seuta in 1415?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Henry the Navigator

• King John I of Portugal

What was one of the main reasons for European exploration during the 15th century?

• To establish new religions

• To find mythical creatures

• To escape from Europe

• To gain wealth and resources

Which technological advancement allowed ships to sail further during the Age of Exploration?

• Electric motors

• Triangular sails

• Steam engines

• Iron hulls

Who was the Aztec ruler when Hernan Cortez arrived in Mexico?

• Tupac Amaru

• Pachacuti

• Montezuma II

• Atahualpa

What was the primary reason for the Spanish conquest of the Aztec and Incan empires?

• To spread Christianity

• To acquire gold and silver

• To learn new languages

• To establish trade routes

What was the Portuguese approach to empire building in the Indian Ocean?

• Focusing on naval power and trading posts

• Establishing large territorial empires

• Building alliances with local tribes

• Conquering entire continents

What was the cartis system established by the Portuguese?

• A religious conversion program

• A method of shipbuilding

• A naval protection license for traders

• A system of land grants

Which European country became the most powerful due to the wealth from the New World?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

What was a significant consequence of the wealth brought back by the Spanish and Portuguese empires?

• The end of exploration

• The shift in European power dynamics

• The rise of new religions

• The decline of European power

What event marked the decline of Portuguese power in Europe?

• The discovery of America

• The Iberian Union

• The fall of Constantinople

• The Treaty of Tordesillas